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# _Modern Family's_ Jesse Tyler Ferguson: SCOTUS Ruling 'Brings Tears to My Eyes'

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## Video: Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage

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_Published 2015-06-26. The Supreme Court delivered a ruling in favor of same-sex marriage, saying it is a constitutional right and opening the door for marriage nationally._


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[Jesse Tyler Ferguson](https://time.com/author/jesse-tyler-ferguson/)


## Jesse Tyler Ferguson


Jun 26, 2015 4:40 PM UTC

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Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson attends the 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards at NYU Skirball Center on May 10, 2015 in New York City.

Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson attends the 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards at NYU Skirball Center on May 10, 2015 in New York City. Michael Stewart—WireImage

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## Jesse Tyler Ferguson


Jun 26, 2015 4:40 PM UTC

Justin and I are both so emotional over today’s SCOTUS ruling. As a kid, it’s a day I never thought I would see and it brings tears to my eyes to know that the next generation of Americans will grow up in a country where their love is equal and their rights cannot be denied. I am so proud of everyone who has been on the front lines fighting for equality. Today is a great day for celebration, but tomorrow there is more work to do to expand LGBT equality beyond marriage. Everyone at our foundation, Tie The Knot, is excited to continue our work dedicated to that cause. In the meantime, cheers to a day for the history books!


## Transcript

In one of the most anticipated decisions of the year, the U. S. supreme court ruled in favor of same sex marriage. The Justices heard arguments on two issues: whether same sex marriage is a constitutional right and if not, do states have to recognize same marriages performed in other states? Those questions come from challenges To gay marriage bans in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. This means same- sex marriage is legal across the country, and states with bans in place have to reverse course. What do we have? Equality! When did we get it? Now! The decision is a big win for same- sex marriage advocates.

And it comes two years after the Supreme Court struck down a significant part of the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA. There are currently 36 states and the District of Columbia that allow same- sex marriages, whether they enacted those policies on their own, or were forced to by federal court rulings. 14 states still have bans.

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